Electromobility
Tesla presents 'Semi' electric truck
After postponing the launch date several times, Tesla has now presented the brand's first electric truck. According to Elon Musk, the electric semitrailer truck should achieve a range of around 800 kilometers, even when fully charged and weighing 40 tons.
On the night of November 16/17, 2017, the time had finally come: Tesla CEO Elon Musk presented the 'Tesla Semi' electric truck. The vehicle is powered by four electric motors on the rear axles. Without a load, the 'Tesla Semi' is designed to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5 seconds. With a load of 35 tons, this should be possible in 20 seconds. The electric truck reaches a top speed of 104 km/h.
According to Elon Musk, the battery of the e-truck can be charged in 30 minutes using so-called megachargers to achieve a range of 400 miles - around 640 km. The truck will be available in two battery sizes - for a range of either 480 or 800 km. The Megachargers are modeled on the manufacturer's Superchargers for electric vehicles. Musk wants to build a global charging network for this purpose.
Musk also promises a high level of safety: 'Semi' has driver assistance systems such as emergency brake assist, a lane departure warning function and a collision warning system.
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